We had an amazing time this weekend at the first Nerd & Tie Expo, and we’re so glad you guys joined us! We want to thank each and every one of you who made our first convention such a success.

We fully plan on coming back next year, though we’re still hunting down a new venue for 2017 (with the pending demolition of the Plaza). We’ll let you know when we’re coming back in this space, so be ready!

The first ever Nerd & Tie Expo is coming up soon, and we’re happy to release our online program guide!

Our online guide is designed to look good on computers, tablets and smart phones, so no matter what device you have we guarantee you’ll have the most up to date schedule and information at your fingertips at all times.

(There will, of course, be paper guides too at the con — they’re just less exciting to talk about.)

You can access the online program guide right here, and we look forward to seeing you all in less than two weeks!

Did you know that if you’re willing to volunteer for the Nerd & Tie Expo, we’ll let you into the con for free? It’s true! If you’re willing to just give us ten hours of your time, you get into the event for nothing. I also have it on good authority that volunteering with make you taller, faster, stronger, possibly more attractive to the gender of your choice, and feed your very soul.

Of course, that last bit may just be a rumor.

All you have to do to volunteer is head on over to our Volunteer Page on the website, download the application, and email it to us. That’s it!

Hey folks, Preregistration has officially closed for the Nerd & Tie Expo. But don’t worry — if you still want to go, you still can. Badges are still available at the door, and you can always volunteer and join our team.

We’re really excited about the con this year, and we hope you are too.

We’re getting closer and closer the the first Nerd & Tie Expo, and we’re all pretty excited about it. We’re happy to announce that the event is getting bigger every day too, as we have yet another guest to announce.

That guest is, of course, the group Bards of the Goddesses.

A trio of musicians who switch between guitar, piano, violin, accordion, and viola, they cover music from The Legend of Zelda, Halo, Professor Layton, and more. You can read more about the group on our guests page.

Also, remember that Preregistration closes Friday — so don’t forget to do so if you want to get the best price for a badge! Preregister right now!

We’ve had a lot of fun at other conventions with the Nerd & Tie Expo 2016 Roadshow, but as the con looms closer, it’s time to bring things to a close. That doesn’t mean that we can’t enjoy our last outing though! This weekend we’ll be making our final stop at Geek.kon at the Madison Marriott West, just outside Madison, WI.

This will be your last chance to Preregister for the Nerd & Tie Expo at our Roadshow price, so don’t miss this last opportunity. Of course, as preregistration closes on Sunday, even if you can’t make it to Geek.kon, you should still make sure you take care of that.

Besides our Roadshow table, we’ll also be doing a live version of our podcast, several panels, and the final episode of Otaku Tonight — so you should make sure you come on down. It’ll be a good time.

Have you preregistered for the Nerd & Tie Expo yet? Well, you still have time — but it’s running out. Preregistration closes Sunday, and you don’t want to miss your last chance to save ten bucks on your admission!

We’re speedily heading towards this year’s convention, so of course that means more announcements for you! First and foremost, we’re excited to announce that we’ve added a new guest to our roster: Lewis “Linkara” Lovhaug.

Lewis is the host and creator of the webseries Atop the Fourth Wall, where for over eight years he’s been reviewing comics and more. You can learn more about Lewis over on our guests page.

We also want to remind you that time is running out to preregister for the convention this year! It’s only going to be open for a few more weeks, and by preregistering you save $10 on the price of admission. Preregister online today!

One of the best parts of any convention are panels run by fans like you. We want to hear your best ideas for programming – from the funny to the informative to the weird. We want you to show off your knowledge and expertise on the very things that make you a nerd like the rest of us.

If you’d like to submit a panel, head on over to our panel submission page and send us your best — but don’t delay! Time’s running out, as panel submissions close August 23rd 2016.

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A new event run by the minds behind some of Wisconsin's longest running conventions, the Nerd & Tie Expo is an attempt to create a welcoming, intimate convention that still offers everything you expect from large events.

The Nerd & Tie Expo is Eau Claire, WI's three solid days of anime, science fiction, videogaming, tabletop gaming, and so much more.